Senior Product Manager - Infrastructure Services, Smart Build

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A place where bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future. A career at Equinix means being at the center of shaping what comes next and amplifying customer value through innovation and impact.You'll work across teams, influence key decisions, and help shape the path forward. You'll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you-because when you feel valued, you're empowered to do your best work.

Job Summary

Designs, develops and manages the lifecycle of a product or group of products from concept to launch to end of life. Translates market opportunities and customer demand into viable products and services that differentiate Equinix in the market. Sets the vision and strategy for their product ensuring it is competitively positioned and customer-centric. Manages the product roadmap including features, upgrades and maintenance of the product or product line. Works cross functionally with user experience, engineering, operations, solution architects, marketing and others to design, build and launch new products and/or product features.


This role is part of the Equinix Smart Build Product team. The Smart Build offering provides options that enable customers to rapidly procure and install IT infrastructure in Equinix Data Centers, accelerating their time to market. Smart Build allows customers to select standardized components for faster, repeatable deployments or more customized designs for complex requirements.

Responsibilities

Product Lifecycle Management

• Helps develop and execute innovative approaches to scale our Smart Build product offerings

• Coordinates with other members of the Smart Build product team and cross-functional teams to ensure Smart Build Product Management is effective
  
  

• Defines metrics that will be used to inform product success and help drive user experience improvements

Product / Domain Expertise

• Seen as a product lines expert

• Engaging regularly with customers and internal teams to explain the product lines
  
  

Product Strategy, Vision and Roadmap

• Gathers, documents, designs and tests the best possible customer experience and incorporates the voice of the customer into the Smart Build product roadmap

• Involves sales engineers, operations and others to create a shared vision and clear goals for the product, including a well-defined product roadmap

Market, Competitive and Customer Analysis

• Researches competitors and verticals; prepares more complex reports related to financial position, competitive position and market potential

Business Case Development

• Creates and collaborates on the financial business models, conducts compelling business opportunity reviews with the leadership team

New Partner Identification and Engagement

• Identifies and collaborates with partners to enhance the product

Backlog Prioritization

• Creates backlogs, working regularly with the team to refine and add detail where needed

• Collaborates closely with technology teams

Stakeholder Management

• Manages stakeholder expectations within and/or across functions

• Identifies and proactively includes correct stakeholders and communications effectively

• Understands stakeholder needs and builds effective relationships

• Utilizes effective methods of communication with stakeholders, varying approach accordingly

• Designs product training curriculum; leads cross-functional trainings and meetings

• Partners with Procurement for vendor selection and vendor relationships

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience preferred

• Bachelor's degree preferred

• Understanding of data center architecture and white space physical infrastructure

• History of working in a team environment and working closely with multiple departments and both internal and external stakeholders

The targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are:

United States - Dallas Infomart Office DAI : 155,000 - 233,000 USD / Annual

United States - Redwood City Office GHQ : 186,000 - 280,000 USD / Annual

United States - Tampa Office TAO : 155,000 - 233,000 USD / Annual

Canada - Toronto Office TRO : 154,000 - 232,000 CAD / Annual

Our pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role, level, and location. The pay range shown is based on our compensation structure in place at the time of posting and may be updated periodically based on business needs. Individual pay is based on additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training.

The targeted pay range listed reflects the base pay only and does not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Employees are eligible for bonus, and equity may be offered depending on the position.

Equinix Benefits

As an employee, you become important to Equinix's success. We ensure all your benefits are in line with our core values: competitive, inclusive, sustainable, connected and efficient. We keep them competitive within the current marketplace to ensure we're providing you with the best package possible. So, wherever you are in your career and life, you'll be able to enhance your experience and bring your whole self to work.

Employee Assistance Program : An Employee Assistance program is available to all employees.

US Benefits: - Insurance: You may enroll in health, life, disability and voluntary plans that are designed for you and your eligible family members. - Retirement: You and Equinix may contribute to a retirement plan to help you plan for your financial future. - Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays: You will receive an accrued amount of PTO each pay period along with various paid holidays for you to rest and recharge. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific plan or program terms.
Canada Core Benefits: - Insurance: You may enroll in healthcare coverage that is designed to complement the provincial healthcare system, along with life, disability and optional benefit plans that are designed for you and your eligible family members. - Retirement: You may also enroll in Equinix-sponsored retirement or savings plans: Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Group Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax-Free Savings Plan (TSFA). - Vacation and Paid Holidays: Equinix offers both vacation and personal time, along with various paid holidays for you to rest and recharge. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits. Benefits are subject to specific plan or program terms, and to change at Equinix discretion.

Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.

Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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This posting is for a backfill position, meaning it is to fill an existing vacancy within our organization.